large foreheaded horse...

[TandD]

found some rub marks on the join between the browband and head piece on my big mare so decided that i needed to get a new browband...

well took my piece of string and measured her forehead...then measured the string..... and it came out at 18INCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so by the time i add the inch either side so it has enough room...

well where can i find a 20" browband that will suit a jefferies bridle in black....has to be relativly cheap but look smart. this must be an xx (or x) large!

and is her forehead abnormally large? noseband could cob size (both over the head piece and the noseband...but check pieces are full size)....odd horse!!!!!!

 

[Tobiano]

Sign of a good brain I expect.

There are saddlers who will sell / make parts of a bridle separately. I have to get extra wide browbands for my horses and I think last time I did this I just googled extra wide browband and managed to find something.

Also IMHO bridles are made with browbands too small as a rule!!

 

[vermillion]

My mare is exactly the same- tiny tb head that needs a cob size cavesson; but a 20 inch brownband required for her fat head

I got a black sabre one that is plain but if no joy with these then perhaps look at a made to measure from fylde saddlery or similar?
I really want a slightly bling-y one but struggle to find any in over 17inches which are obviously a a no-go!

 

[Persephone]

I bought a made to measure from a FB page. PM me if you would like the name.

 

[Greylegs]

I know where you're coming from with this! I have a 14.2 highland who takes a 18in brow band. An XX full! I had one made to fit by a local saddler which fits and looks great as well and preventing annoying ear pinching which was causing some head shaking.